How plants counteract against the shade of larger neighbors

Friday, December 17, 2010 - 11:30 in Physics & Chemistry

Plants that "lose the battle" during competitiveness for light because they are shaded by larger neighbours, counteract. They adapt by rapid shoot elongation and stretch their leaves towards the sun....

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